In 1999, Susan Moore Vosseler was challenged with a simple question. How would you teach an autistic child to “give me the red cup”? That single activity became her inspiration to design a holistic approach to empower caregivers of autistic children to embrace, accept and overcome challenges with compassion and empathy. Over the last decade, she has compiled her interactions … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: J.P. Capital Realty
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein Jason is the founder/owner of JP Capital Realty, a boutique full-service real estate brokerage specializing in luxury homes, investment properties, and short-term rentals in Orlando. A Lake Nona resident, he is committed to helping make our community environmentally, socially and … [Read more...]
Rock You Like a Hurricane
It’s hurricane season in Florida. Studies have shown that on rainy days, people report lower satisfaction with their lives. Luckily for us, we have Lake Nona Rocks! Founded by Candice Haeske, this grassroots happiness movement brings unexpected joy and positivity to everyone it touches. I had the opportunity to chat with Candice and Pam Guyton about this spot of sunshine to … [Read more...]
Local Artist Manuel Delgado-Ordaz, Jr.
'Do All Things With Love and Passion' Color. Communication. Memories. Manuel Delgado-Ordaz, Jr. put pen to paper for the first time at the age of four. Intrigued by shapes, movement and architecture, he began to draw – expressing himself through paper, crayons, pencils and bold color. Now, at the ripe old age of 16, Manuel still uses his art as a form of self … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: Issa Homes
A Builder Philosophy Unlike Any Other Harried. Organized. Visionary. Gritty. Classy. When you first lay eyes on Don Hempel, his presence personifies the new paradigm of home builders. With a tremendously hectic schedule, he remains calm and organized. Floating from homesite to homesite, he can just as easily roll up his sleeves with his trade partners as slip in to eloquent … [Read more...]